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Star Staff Recognition Awards
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The STAR Awards are presented annually to staff members who exemplify exceptional performance, integrity and service to the University community. The winning nominees will be honored at the Staff Picnic and receive a cash award ranging from $500 - $1,000.

The deadline for submitting nominations is
April 29, 2012. Submit your nomination today!

See your Previous Years' STARs: 2009 | 2010 | 2011
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Type of Recognition Awards
Award Criteria: Show All | Hide All
Lifetime Achievement
  1. Has provided dedicated, outstanding, and continuous service to the University for 10 years or more. (HR to verify)
  2. Contributes to improving or creating processes, which result in significant improvement to productivity, service, or cost savings to the University.
  3. Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
  4. Inspires other employees to come to him/her for guidance and direction and promotes positive morale.
  5. Goes out of the way to assist other employees above and beyond the scope of his/her own area of responsibility.
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Behind the Scenes
  1. Works in a department that does not provide direct services to students – such as Facilities Services or other non-academic related department.
  2. Contributes to improving or creating processes, which result in significant improvement to productivity, service, or cost savings to the University.
  3. Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
  4. Has sustained outstanding performance over the past 12 month period: top performer. (HR to verify)
  5. Inspires others through words or actions and promotes positive morale.
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Rookie of the Year
  1. Has been employed for at least 12 months, but not more than 24 months, in continuous service. (HR to verify)
  2. Contributes to improving or creating processes, which result in significant improvement to productivity, service, or cost savings to the University.
  3. Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
  4. Has sustained outstanding performance over the past twelve-month period: top performer. (HR to verify)
  5. Brings to the department an attitude and dependability that allows other employees to be more effective in their positions and inspires positive morale.
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Employee of the Year
  1. Contributes to improving or creating processes, which result in significant improvement to productivity, service, or cost savings to the University.
  2. Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
  3. Has sustained outstanding performance over a period of twelve months: top performer. (HR to verify)
  4. Models positive morale, effective communication skills, team work, collaboration and professional courtesy.
  5. Consistently goes above and beyond the job requirements to ensure students, faculty and/or staff receive excellent customer service.
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Exceptional Team
  1. Accomplished the advancement of the University Mission and departmental goals through collaboration and cooperation.
  2. Achieved distinctive results/solutions that positively impact University operations.
  3. Creates a team environment that promotes communication, trust, cooperation, morale and respect for differences.
  4. Forms successful collaborative relationships within the University to define and solve problems.
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Outstanding Contribution by an Individual or a Team
  1. Was an original idea implemented within the past 12 months; and improved processes resulting in significant increase to productivity, service, safety, or cost savings to the University.
  2. Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
  3. Utilized current University resources in a creative and effective way; or, was a cost effective if a purchase was required.
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